Maturity

One of these days I feel like I will grow up. I have officially been placed on the AARP mailing list and that makes me feel old. There are some days when I feel old, yet I’m a good 20 years younger than others who consider themselves old. Being old and mature is somewhat a…

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Integrity Test

There is a line that seems to get crossed often when it suits certain people’s whims or wishes. There is always a line that separates right and wrong; good and bad. I’ve seen people do some really crazy things to protect themselves and their possessions. They seem to be willing to make a deal with…

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Trust With Treasure

Over the years, I’ve become a bit less trusting of people in certain areas. I think that some people live by deep convictions and would never lie, cheat or steal. Then there are others who appear trustworthy, but somehow justify taking a little for themselves here or there. I’m thinking specifically of people who serve…

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Fake It

  I think most everyone fakes it to a certain level. I have accidently ran into people that I really don’t like being around and pretended it was good to see them. I have also faked having fun when I was really bored. I know that I’m probably the only one who has ever faked…

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Honest & Honorable

Some people really are who they say they are. I’ve met many people over the years who in places of leadership and power who appear on the outside to be good people. If I look closer and see how they treat their staff, their family or others around them, I realize it’s all a show.…

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Promise Made – Promise Kept

I remember growing up and learning the value of a promise. I remember making “pinky promises” and “cross my heart and hope to die” promises. I’m sure that I had to be guided and taught the value of telling the truth and keeping my word. I know that when a person makes promises that the…

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